Dawn Mushill earned her Associate in Applied Science degree in Secretarial Science in 1990. Influence and encouragement from Mushill's former teachers lead her to earn her bachelor's and master's degrees. She is currently working as the executive director of the Troy/Maryville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Mitch Guetterman earned his Associate in Applied Science degree in Aviation Maintenance in 2006. After completing his degree program, Guetterman advanced to a higher position in his job at Midcoast Aviation.
Take a trip and give back!
Signing up means giving back. When you sign up as an alum, for one of the following SWIC Travel Club trips, a portion of the cost will go into the alumni scholarship fund. What a great way to benefit yourself and the future students attending your alma mater!
Registration for the Firework Cruise and the Mall of America Tour can be made at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020.
Firework Cruise - Saturday, July 5
Celebrate America's birthday with a prime rib dinner and a cruise on the Mississippi River. After docking, enjoy the beautiful St. Louis fireworks from the best seats in the house! Cost is $78 per adult and $58 per child age 12 and younger. Mention that you are a SWIC alum when you register and $3 will be donated to the alumni scholarship fund.
Mall of America Tour - Dec. 11 to 14
Put on your walking shoes and enjoy lots of shopping time in the largest shopping mall in the United States! We have also sprinkled in a city tour and a dinner show! Cost for a couple is $565 per person, and $825 for singles. Included in the visit are three continental breakfasts, all gratuities, escort and travel insurance. Mention that you are a SWIC alum when you register and $15 will be donated to the alumni scholarship fund.
Alumni Association Council meeting, what's it all about?
Thursday, Feb. 28 marked the first meeting for the Alumni Association Council. Did you miss it? If so, here's the scoop! Members discussed personal and professional interests in the development of the group. Because alumni affairs is one of the fastest growing areas in community college development, the Alumni Association would like to lend a hand to incoming students and provide assistance by becoming mentors, speakers, providing internships to students and supporting fundraising efforts.
Don't forget to mark your calendars and bring your ideas to the next Council Meeting, Thursday, June 26.
SWIC Alumni get involved
- At the Feb. 16 Arts & Antiques from the Heart Auction Dinner, SWIC alumni helped the Foundation raise more than $11,000 to benefit children's programming at the William & Florence Schmidt Art Center.
- Alumni served as panel members in the Network of Success forum, held Tuesday, March 25 in the Schmidt Art Center, that allowed students to ask questions in their chosen field of study.
Register today with the SWIC Alumni Association!
The Southwestern Illinois College Foundation is seeking students who attended and/or graduated from SWIC, Belleville Area College or Belleville Junior College.
Whether you graduated or completed just one course, you're automatically a member of the Alumni Association! Now, you just need to make your membership official by completing a short online form at http://www.swicfoundation.com/alumni_registration.htm.
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